Champagne tasting note

Beginner — four steps through the systematic tasting method

Drink

Champagne

Level

Beginner

Name

Producer / brand

Region / village

Country

Vintage

Price

Date

Occasion

Grape varieties

Look

Step 1 / 4

Style

Blanc de Blancs Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Rosé (assemblage) Rosé (saignée)

Dosage

Brut Nature Extra Brut Brut Extra Sec Sec Demi-sec Doux

Clarity

Clear Hazy Cloudy

Colour

Lemon Gold Deep gold Amber Copper Salmon (rosé) Pink (rosé) Deep pink (rosé)

Bubble size

Fine Medium Coarse

Bubble persistence

Persistent Moderate Weak

Mousse quality

Fine & creamy Pleasant Coarse

Smell

Step 2 / 4

Vibe — first impression

Intensity

Low Medium- Medium Medium+ Pronounced

Autolytic character

None Light Pronounced

Oxidative character

None Light Pronounced

Aromas / impressions

Taste

Step 3 / 4

Sweetness

Bone dry Dry Off-dry Medium dry Medium sweet Sweet

Acidity

Low Medium- Medium Medium+ High

Body

Light Medium Full

Finish length

Short Medium Long

Verdict

Step 4 / 4

Quality level

Acceptable Good Very good Outstanding

Score (optional)

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